REBECCA URBANK: Senior Designer in Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles, CA 2023 - Present Menswear manufacturer supplying trend-right garments to department stores and value-driven retailers Senior Designer, Young Men's Launch new young men's surf/ skate action sports collection for acquiring business in East Coast region. Create assortment of fashion conscious bottoms, woven shirts and knit tops, including all packaging and label design for the Nickel & Iron dress casual line, Newport Isle resort collection, and new Young Men's line.

Engage potential clients and previous art collectors to assist in acquiring fine art for their home or business. Educate clients through extensive knowledge of art and art history in one of the largest art markets in the US. Curate gallery artwork and support the Administrator in building point- of- sale system operations.

New York, NY 2017 - 2019 Vintage- inspired men's sportswear collection marketed to department stores and big box retailers Senior Sportswear Designer Directed the Associate and Graphic Designer to produce an inspired collection of garments with various washes, dyes, and fabric treatments. Styled all photo shoots, showrooms, trade show booths, and wrote all text for web to create a cohesive and collective brand image. www.copperandoaksupply.com, www.tkoevolution.com

New York, NY 2012 - 2017 Sportswear Division of major retail manufacturing corporation, specializing in Private Label and Licensed apparel Senior Men's Sportswear Designer Initially hired to design and update all product categories for Macy's Exclusive youth sportswear brand, Sons of Intrigue (2012-2013). Soon moved to establishing and expanding the woven sport shirt category for the Geoffrey Beene Collection at Macy's (2013-2015). • Chosen to create and present a seasonal assortment of woven product for Merona for Target, as well as George for Walmart. Both of these initiatives resulted in massively successful replenishment woven shirt programs selling in all doors across the USA (2015-2017).

New York, NY 2007 - 2012 High quality Men's casual and dress apparel sold at fine retailers and department stores Menswear Designer Managed an Assistant, Graphic Designer, and CAD Designer to develop the Casual capsule, a cohesive subdivision of Collection products including knits, sweaters, woven shirts, bottoms, outerwear, denim, and graphic tees (2007-2009). Collaborated with technical design team to achieve a market- appropriate silhouette through bi-weekly fittings with live model. Mentored my Assistant CAD Designer to grow into an Associate role. • Oversaw dress shirts and core item suiting to account for 60% of annual Collection sales (2009-2012) • Reinterpreted Collection items into inspirational looks for seasonal runway shows at NY Fashion Week • Won 2008 Designer of the Year Award for my enthusiastic determination in building the PE denim business

Akron, OH 2002 - 2006 Local boutique specializing in novel clothing and accessories designed and altered in- house Designer | Tailor | Assistant Manager Collaborated with the owner to imagine and construct innovative and offbeat clothing and accessories for men and women. Integrated personal aesthetic into design and layout of store interior, advertising, and social events.

Developed line plans and color layouts for all designers utilizing Adobe Illustrator. Researched in- store trends and desired garment shapes with the design team as a denim fit model.